Drag optional.
When we arrived in Broken Hill our first order of business was to find a room for the night. It was far too hot for camping and the hostels were full. We set out walking up and down main street looking for pubs and hotels. We settled on staying at The Palace and it just so happens it’s famous.
The Palace was built in 1889 as a dining and coffee venue. The second floor verandah is not only amazing, it’s the longest in New South Wales and is heritage listed. However, perhaps the more famous feature of the hotel is the extensive murals on the walls and ceilings. Mario, a previous owner and local legend, first painted a replica of Botticelli’s Venus on the ceiling. He later welcomed Gordon Waye to paint additional murals around the hotel. The goal was for the walls to feature water scenes to create an oasis in the middle of the desert.
I loved these chairs.
The Palace became world famous when it was featured in the 1994 cult classic The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. It was fun to watch the movie from inside our room and see scenes from the hotel.
I love old hotels in general so to stay in one that has become an icon was an added bonus.
xo, jill
I LOVE that you stayed here!! One of our favourite films. And the murals are just a little bit hilarious
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